Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 oz loaf french bread
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup kraft caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 8 oz crème fraîche
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into 2 to 3-inch cubes.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- Press the bread down into the bottom of the slow cooker to compress it as much as possible.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the bread pieces.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt, then pour the mixture evenly over the bread.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Melt the caramel bits and heavy cream in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Slice the French toast casserole and serve topped with crème fraîche and the melted caramel or as desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use caramel-flavored condensed milk if available.
Crème fraîche is optional but adds a delightful creaminess.
This makes for an excellent make-ahead dish for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg